Tayvallich (pronounced TAY-vee-AL-ich;^{[citation needed]} Scottish Gaelic: Taigh a' Bhealaich [t̪ʰɤj ə ˈvjal̪ˠɪç]) is a small village in the Knapdale area of Argyll and Bute, in Scotland. The village name has its origins in Gaelic, and means the "house of the pass".^[1] The village is built around a sheltered harbour on Loch Sween. It has a primary school, caravan park, pub and village store. The local economy is based on tourism and fishing. There is also a local bus service that takes the older children to nearby Lochgilphead where the nearest high school is situated. Tayvallich has become a popular sailing centre. During the summer months a ferry (RIB) operates from Tayvallich to Craighouse, Jura, six days a week.^[2]

Tayvallich Scottish Gaelic: Taigh a' Bhealaich Scots: Tayvallich Tavy
Village
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Population	300
• Edinburgh	94.55 miles (152.17km)
• London	384.92 miles (619.47 km)
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode district	PA
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Argyll and Bute
Scottish Parliament	Argyll and Bute
Website	https://www.tayvallich.com
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Carsaig

Tayvallich is split into two areas; Carsaig and Tayvallich. Loch Sween cuts northeast into the Knapdale Peninsula and the western shore of the loch forms a smaller peninsula. Towards the north end of this peninsula an isthmus is formed about a kilometre wide and the east side has an almost landlocked bay which is where Tayvallich is located and the west side of the isthmus is Carsaig Bay. A road now links Tayvallich and Carsaig.